We decided to splurge a bit more for a one-night staycation at our closest neighboring country last month and the choice we made was Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel; a five-star outfit that might seem far from the city center yet with a great advantage if your stay is on a Sunday!
The Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel is the only property under the Marriott portfolio in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and it offers great value for Marriott Bonvoy members! Check out my review of the Club Room as a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite member.
Drawing the curtains reveal a picturesque view of the straits and possibly a new high rise development in the distance.
Needless to say, there are also plenty of dining options within the hotel itself. We’ve already covered Wan Li Restaurant and we’ve also got reviews on Cafe BLD which also happens to be where you’ll enjoy a sumptuous buffet breakfast coming up soon.
Renaissance Johor Bahru is of course, the top luxury accommodation on our list when visiting Malayia, Johor Bahru. Expected Damage: Rooms start from RM 400 per night
The Facilities Ok, you have a pool to suntan in, a gym to guilt-free yourself, restaurants to indulge in (Wan Li, a Cantonese Restaurant, and Cafe BLD, where you can get you Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner buffets!), and to complete the package, a Sky Lounge.
A trip to the gym is an absolute must with all that we ate and the well equipped gym was good enough for me to take on cycling, step ups and even sets of planking. Apples and drinks are on standby.